Hobby Lobby Stores Halloween-Themed Baskets recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Halloween-Themed Baskets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Hobby Lobby Stores Halloween-Themed Baskets recalled?
Surface paint on the bat, pumpkin and witch emblems attached to the baskets contain excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card. Contact: For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby at (800) 326-7931 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hobbylobby.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Halloween-Themed Baskets
- Company
- Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
- Quantity
- About 10,000
- Sold at
- Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $1.
- Recall date
- November 16, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all 2007 Halloween-themed baskets with item number 5464201. The item number is located next to the price on the paper hangtag on the handle. The plastic baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles. An emblem of a witch, bat or pumpkin is attached to each side of the handle. The baskets measure 3 inches wide by 6 inches long by 4 ½ inches deep.